Turnabout Triumph: Port Wins American Golf Classic
Johnny Port, 27, of Cape Girardeau Missouri, defeated Arnold Palmer by four strokes to win the $30,000 American Golf Classic at Firestone Country Club. Port finished 276, earning $9,000, amid a crowd of 10,070, and set a course record by matching Palmer with a closing 35-35. Palmer paid $4,600 for second, Boros $3,000 for third with 281, and Nicklaus and Charles tied for fifth at 283, each earning $7,200. Port’s victory lifts his year earnings to $23,115 and marks his first win of the season.
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Baseball Scores From The Associated Press Sunday League Results
International League saw Buffalo beat Jacksonville 10 to 7 and Richmond prevail over Toronto 2 to 1. Rochester outscored Syracuse 63 to 53 in a 12 inning first game. Indianapolis defeated Arkansas 2 to 1. Saturday highlights include Jacksonville 1 Buffalo 0 and Richmond 6 Toronto 3. Syracuse and Rochester 4 Arkansas 3. Indianapolis 2 13 Springs. Pacific Coast Seagulls results show San Diego 5 Tacoma 7 and Seattle 2 Portland 2. Honolulu not listed.
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Mantle to miss most remaining season for World Series plan
Yankees manager Ralph Houk says Mickey Mantle will skip most of September to focus on World Series readiness. Mantle, sidelined since June by a left foot fracture and a loose cartilage in the knee, may play a few September games but is not yet ready. Houk emphasizes conditioning over lineup risk, while the team presses on despite Mantle’s absence.
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Major League Stars Split Twin Bill in Yankee Sox Affair
Major League Stars Downing of the Yankees and Peters of the White Sox pitched brilliantly as their teams split a doubleheader. Downing held the Sox to two hits in seven innings before finishing with a two hitter, while Peters earned his 10th straight win with a six hitter in a 2 1 victory. Tito Francona of the Indians homered in the tenth inning to tie the game and drove in the winning run in the 11th as Boston won the second game.
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Nichols-Miss Hill undergoes major surgery at Mercy Hospital
Mrs. and Mr. Clarence Hillyer report their daughter Marcia Hill underwent major surgery this week at Iowa City Mercy hospital. Her worn number is 352, 3.
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Jimmy Browns Passing Unfair Football Display Stirs Fans
The Associated Press notes Jimmy Brown, a 290 pound fullback for the Cleveland Browns, dominated with 68 rushing yards on 13 carries and two rushing touchdowns in a 24-7 exhibition win over the San Francisco Jets. He also threw an 80 yard TD pass to Ray Renfro, caught three passes for 19 yards, and led a crowded stadium showing. Meanwhile the Vikings upset the Giants 17-16 in Minneapolis, and Cincinnati’s league standouts continued as the Jets, Packers, and Bears posted wins in varied exhibitions across major cities. The NFL and AFL preseason games produced a flurry of scoring and standout plays in multiple cities.
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Football scores from national league and American league results
Cleveland defeated San Francisco 24 to 17 and Minnesota edged New York 16 to 17. Philadelphia routed Washington 41 to 1. Detroit beat St. Louis 22 to 17, Green Bay defeated Chicago 28 to 7, Baltimore won 17 to 14, and Pittsburgh fell 14 to 20. In the American League Oakland won 43 to 16 over New York. Saturday’s results include Buffalo 24 and Boston 4.
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Morning Sun Area Returns to Standard Time
Morning Sun and several nearby towns returned to Central Standard Time as school resumes. Wilton, Wapello, Oakville, Durant, Columbus Junction, West Liberty, Justis, Grandview, Nichols, and Lone Tree shifted back from daylight time to standard time, aligning store hours and schedules with the new season.
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Rev Dale Bass Injures Leg in Oakville Church Fall
The Rev. Dale M. Bass was hospitalized at Burlington hospital after a fall while washing windows at the Oakville Methodist church. He fell several feet to the ground, injuring one leg. Roy Eriz remains a patient at the Jones City Veterans Hospital.
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Waller Hoyt Shutsout Giants Across 1921 World Series
Waller Hoyt of the New York Yankees pitched 27 innings against the New York Giants in the 1921 World Series without allowing an earned run.
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Chelf Wins City Horseshoe Championship at Weed Park
Gene Chelf and Tommy Ruckel paired to win the city doubles title, going 5-0 in 50-point games. Chelf also claimed the city singles championship with six wins and one loss, defeating rivals Matt Blake and Elmer Tobias. Plans for a Davenport clash Thursday near Weed Park. The club hosts an open tournament on Sept. 8 with local residents invited, qualifying rounds set for Sept. 7 and 8, on Weed Park courts, with a 50 cent qualifying fee.
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Jury List At Wapello District Court
A compiled list shows jurors summoned for Wapello District Court with names across towns including Wapello Letts Columbus Junction Moring Sun Oakville Riverside Muscatine and many individuals such as Donna Allworth Roy Connolly Fannie Cross Evelyn Dotson and Dean Prish listed among others. The roster includes Betty Barnes Paul Bell Keith Clark and Nellie Bove along with several others.
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George Butler
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Mildred McDonald
John Todd
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five day forecast with mild temperatures across region
The Jawa forecast shows average highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s across the area and lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Rainfall will average 0.25 to 0.50 inch in scattered showers through the week with minor variations tonight through Saturday.
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West Liberty Schools Open Wednesday With Record Enrollment Expected
West Liberty prepares for the 1963-64 term as enrollment is anticipated to rise. Teacher workshops will occupy the first two days, with Wednesday afternoon set for faculty meetings to resolve conflicts and update schedules. Kindergarten starts Thursday, Aug 29, with morning routes and staggered noon dismissals for all grades. Bus routes remain similar to last year. early release times and lunch periods are adjusted across elementary and junior-senior high. Cars on campus follow district policy, requiring principal or superintendent consent to move a parked vehicle.
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AFL-CIO Little League Picnic At Musser Park
The AFL-CIO Little League held a Sunday picnic at Musser Park for players and families. Individuals leaving the team were announced, including Jon Blacsing Tom Foster Jim Fuller Jim Lane Dick Potthoff Xenny Ramer and Jerry Thomas. Bud Foster Pete Ramer and Mrs Pete Ramer received gifts from parents and players. Other attendees listed include Brad Fear Mike Greg Chuck Guell Larry Reading Neil Schubick Corky Vandysmit and Larry Waltman.
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